State legislators representing Lebanon County have announced their committee assignments for the 2025-26 legislative session.
January 2025
Posted inCommunity Shoutouts
Madison Copenhaver again represents Lebanon County in national wool contest
A Lebanon woman has earned honors at the National Make It With Wool contest in Scottsdale, Arizona.
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Myerstown’s ‘church-going’ groundhog Uni reschedules 2025 forecast to Feb. 1
Groundhog Day, traditionally celebrated each year on Feb. 2, will be observed in Myerstown on Saturday, Feb. 1, this year so that Uni, the Union Canal’s prognosticating whistlepig, can “go to church on Sunday,” organizers told LebTown.
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MH/ID/EI has an immediate opening for Early Intervention Casework Supervisor
Lebanon County Mental Health/Intellectual Disability/Early Intervention (MH/ID/EI) is actively seeking an energetic and enthusiastic individual who is interested in making a positive impact throughout the community.
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Palmyra grad, now playing for Lafeyette, honored with 2024 Pop Kelchner Award
Tyler Mahaffey was honored during a ceremony toward the end of the year, where he said he gave a speech thanking his family and his twin brother, who he competed with and against throughout school.
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Lebanon County teams showcase spud skills in PA Farm Show ag competition
Lebanon County 4-H teams demonstrated their agricultural expertise at the Pennsylvania Farm Show, with two teams placing in the top ranks of the state potato judging competition.
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Pennsylvania law limits noncompete agreements for some health care workers
The rules prevent a health system from pushing dismissed doctors out of town and keeping patients in the dark, but critics say it’s still too narrow.
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PennDOT plans to improve intersection of Route 422 & Prescott Road, seeks input
PennDOT plans an $11.1 million overhaul of Route 422’s intersection at East Cumberland Street and Prescott Drive in Lebanon County to improve safety and reduce traffic delays.
Posted inCrime & Safety
Blotter: Trespassing, theft, DUIs, vehicle crashes, arrest warrants
Here are the latest updates from local and state police in Lebanon County.
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Recent Lebanon County obituaries for week of January 27
Here are the latest obituaries from around Lebanon County.
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Rezoning request by Bell & Evans tabled by Bethel Twp. Planning Commission
Bethel Township Planning Commission members denied a rezoning request by Bell & Evans at their January meeting to change the land from agricultural to manufacturing.
Posted inPeople & Places
Middle Creek prepares for snow geese amid avian flu concerns (Updated)
Officials at Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area expect peak snow geese migration in late February or early March but urge visitors to stay in vehicles due to avian flu concerns.
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High praise: Northern Lebanon enjoys a very Northern Lebanon-like campaign
For the Vikings, seasonal marks like their current 13-2 record and their 6-1 Lancaster-Lebanon Section Three record have become common.
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South Londonderry Township hears Campbelltown Village Square plans
Developer Ethos Residential detailed a conceptual plan for the 15.15-acre former Alger farm property including 38,000 square-feet of rental space in three buildings and 159 residential units in two buildings.
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Jackson Township submits permits for improved crosswalk, traffic lights
The traffic light project is expected to cost about $29,000, and the crosswalk system was quoted at around $9,200. Both payments will likely come from the general fund, according to supervisor Thomas Houtz.
